Cherokee County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee County, Georgia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 125 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–24, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 33,595 customers (18.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 142nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has risen recently: about 2 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 3,925 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–24, 2023 | 33,595(18.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 33,434(18.7%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Dec 8–11, 2017 | 25,799(14.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 5, 2021 | 22,939(12.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 30–31, 2024 | 19,648(11%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Cobb EMC | Cooperative | 226,844 | Not reporting | |
| Sawnee EMC | Cooperative | 203,530 | Not reporting | |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 57,535 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Cherokee County
Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs
Nearby counties
Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Cobb Electric Membership Corp, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Cherokee County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–24, 2023. It peaked at 33,595 customers without power (18.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/cherokee-county